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lastly, the president of the united states has led with a steady hand and clear vision. governor romney, the opposite. the last thing we need now is another war. >> congressman ryan? >> we mourn the loss of these four americans who were murdered. when you take a look at what's happened in the last few weeks, they sent the u.n. ambassador out to say that this was because of a protest and a youtube video. it took the president two weeks to acknowledge that this was a terrorist attack. he went to the u.n. and in his speech at the u.n. he said six times, he talked about the youtube video. look, if we're hit by terrorists, we're going to call it for what it is, a terrorist attack. our ambassador in paris has a marine detachment guarding him. shouldn't we have a marine detachment guarding our ambassador in benghazi, a place we knew there was an al qaeda cell with arms? this is becoming more troubling by the day. they first blamed the youtube video. now they're frying to blame the romney-ryan ticket for make thing an issue. with respect to iraq, we had the same position before
lastly, the president of the united states has led with a steady hand and clear vision. governor romney, the opposite. the last thing we need now is another war. >> congressman ryan? >> we mourn the loss of these four americans who were murdered. when you take a look at what's happened in the last few weeks, they sent the u.n. ambassador out to say that this was because of a protest and a youtube video. it took the president two weeks to acknowledge that this was a terrorist attack....
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the united states must take the lead. must stay involved. whether in afghanistan or he complained about the president's abandonment, if you will, of iraq and in the middle east, elsewhere around the world. a very robust international policy -- internationalist policy, and i thought that was a significant statement on his part. >> let's talk a little bit, wolf, about what the voters are looking for, because you have a romney campaign criticizing the obama administration strategy or this doctrine that the obama administration called leading from behind. specifically libya when the white house in a calculated let france and britain take lead in establishing this no-fly zone, and the u.s. played assist. romney is calling that leading from behind as following. very different than what we saw from president bush with his own preemptive first strike doctrine forging the war in iraq and using it as justification for his war on terror. what do you think american voters are more comfortable with? do you think that it is the bush preemptive approach th
the united states must take the lead. must stay involved. whether in afghanistan or he complained about the president's abandonment, if you will, of iraq and in the middle east, elsewhere around the world. a very robust international policy -- internationalist policy, and i thought that was a significant statement on his part. >> let's talk a little bit, wolf, about what the voters are looking for, because you have a romney campaign criticizing the obama administration strategy or this...
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that means we need to stop digging by electing mitt romney the next president of the united states. of course the middle class has been buried. they're being buried by regulations, by taxes, being buried by borrowing. they're being buried by the obama administration's economic failures. they've tried the attack on solutions of medicare and social security but they got caught with their hands in the cookie jar by turning medicare in to a piggyback for obama care. we want and need this debate. and when people realize the damage that obama care places on medicare we will win this debate because the best way to save medicare is to repeal obama care. >> ask yourself, if what the republicans -- what romney and ryan are saying about obama and biden is true on medicare, why would the american medical association endorse our position? why would the american hospital association? and most importantly, why would aarp endorse what we are? they have no credibility. >> if you don't stand up to countries who are stealing our intellectual property, stealing our products then that sends a green ligh
that means we need to stop digging by electing mitt romney the next president of the united states. of course the middle class has been buried. they're being buried by regulations, by taxes, being buried by borrowing. they're being buried by the obama administration's economic failures. they've tried the attack on solutions of medicare and social security but they got caught with their hands in the cookie jar by turning medicare in to a piggyback for obama care. we want and need this debate....
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>> well, when you have somebody of your own race that you're proud of being president of the united states, i applaud colin for standing with him. >> ana, discuss. >> well, look, he has since walked it back and admitted that there are policy issues that colin powell is a friend of his. i think what he said was not the right thing to say. i don't think it was correct. i think colin powell is a very respected person. >> ana, ana, ana, loon, why is john sununu after all the things he says -- i'm just asking and i'm not a partisan person. it doesn't matter to me. i'm a journalist. or that you like -- you guys are trying to get mitt romney elected president. neither of which is true. but why is john sununu a surrogate for the romney campaign when he says such outlandish you know what? why? >> i don't know why they would use him at this stage of the game, frankly. because he is somebody that does not have much of a filter. and we are at a stage of the campaign where, listen, mitt romney could win. he's actually doing very well. >> absolutely. but john sununu is not helping the case. >> we don't
>> well, when you have somebody of your own race that you're proud of being president of the united states, i applaud colin for standing with him. >> ana, discuss. >> well, look, he has since walked it back and admitted that there are policy issues that colin powell is a friend of his. i think what he said was not the right thing to say. i don't think it was correct. i think colin powell is a very respected person. >> ana, ana, ana, loon, why is john sununu after all the...
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the united states. he's a critic of the united states, more notably againstle elm peer yalists and some excuses from nationalizing the steel industry to the oil industry. and so a change here would mean a lot for the united states, in many different was. not just oil and energy companies but in our relations with south america in general. >> would election results come in a matter of hours or perhaps days after polls close? >> reporter: hopefully not days. they have a very organized election system here. the line-ups have been long, i can tell you that. by the same token they expect results in the wee hours. you know, perhaps six or seven hours from now we should know what's happening. there is some apprehension. this election could beery close. some people filtered out exit polls already, and they're vastly different. each side is saying they're going to win. listen to a young voter that i spoke to earlier today, and listen to what he told me when i asked him about voting. you don't want to say who you
the united states. he's a critic of the united states, more notably againstle elm peer yalists and some excuses from nationalizing the steel industry to the oil industry. and so a change here would mean a lot for the united states, in many different was. not just oil and energy companies but in our relations with south america in general. >> would election results come in a matter of hours or perhaps days after polls close? >> reporter: hopefully not days. they have a very organized...
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she loves teaching, but, auz know, as the second lady of the united states mrs. biden has been focused on military families, working with the first lady, michelle obama, and reaching out to these individuals all over the country, but she cares deeply about children, about issues that involve young people, and i admire her because she spends time each week on college campuses, so i think she will bring a great deal of fortitude to this race. she's already been out there and i admire her so much. >> let's turn the conversation here obviously to the debate that we're going to be watching, and people are -- they're still talking about the presidential debate and how disappointed they were with president obama. he tried to explain that he was too polite during his -- during the debate, and he explained this on the tom joiner morning show. let's listen. >> the debate is fair to say i was just too polite because it's hard to sometimes gist keep on saying what you are saying isn't true. it gets repetitive. it's fair to say that we will see a little more activity at the n
she loves teaching, but, auz know, as the second lady of the united states mrs. biden has been focused on military families, working with the first lady, michelle obama, and reaching out to these individuals all over the country, but she cares deeply about children, about issues that involve young people, and i admire her because she spends time each week on college campuses, so i think she will bring a great deal of fortitude to this race. she's already been out there and i admire her so much....
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the band agency label says after a cnn interview people in the united states started to take notice. >>> stay with the music. well, rolling stones fans will be getting some satisfaction from the legendary rockers as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. the group is going on tour -- a short tour, though. there's always a documentary chronicling their rise to fame. it's going to be out in theaters. neil curry caught up with the band. >> reporter: i was born in the summer of 1962. in the months that followed there was a phenomenon in the birth of british talent. the beatles, the first james bond film, and the first gig by a band that became known as the rolling stones in this building behind me in london. ♪ >> 50 years on the band members are performing to hold themselves on stage once more. >> soon we'll be back on stage playing for you in two cities that know how to rock 'n' roll. ♪ >> with a total of just four performances in london and newark, it's not so much a tour, but a celebration of the career which has spanned three generations of fans. ♪ >> reporter: a new hits album
the band agency label says after a cnn interview people in the united states started to take notice. >>> stay with the music. well, rolling stones fans will be getting some satisfaction from the legendary rockers as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. the group is going on tour -- a short tour, though. there's always a documentary chronicling their rise to fame. it's going to be out in theaters. neil curry caught up with the band. >> reporter: i was born in the summer of 1962....
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here are cnn casey wian. >> reporter: the united states anti-doping agency has released what it calls overwhelming evidence that seven-time tour de france winner lance armstrong "doped throughout the majority of his professional cycling career." in august the agency banned armstrong from competition for life. now it's releasing more than 1,000 pages of evidence and sworn statements by 26 people including 11 of armstrong's former teammates. the u.s. ada called it the most sophisticated professional igzed and successful doping program that the sport has ever seen. >> the black sox standal in baseball. seminal for cycling and sports, enhancing doping in sport. >> reporter: former armstrong several teammates admitted their own histories and vowed to clean up the sport. armstrong repeatedly denied doping and his image survives the scandal largely intact. kept endorsements with nike and anheuser-busch. the charity he founded 15 years ago, raised nearly half a billion dollars to fight cancer. a disease armstrong himself has beaten. >> he's done amazing things for people with cancer. he's giv
here are cnn casey wian. >> reporter: the united states anti-doping agency has released what it calls overwhelming evidence that seven-time tour de france winner lance armstrong "doped throughout the majority of his professional cycling career." in august the agency banned armstrong from competition for life. now it's releasing more than 1,000 pages of evidence and sworn statements by 26 people including 11 of armstrong's former teammates. the u.s. ada called it the most...
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united states of america. and i came to china in search of gainful employment. i was unemployed and then severely underemployed and then i left. >> and this is where he ended up. this university in beijing where he now teached chinese students about the country he's left behind. 25-year-old jonathan levine had a master's degree and a dead end job. good-bye, america. hello, china. the new land of opportunity. >> look at this. how hard is it to get used to this? >> a long march. >> a long march indeed for jonathan and a world now waking up to the full extent of china's powers. >> in the states, everyone is so mopey. it's the end of the world and there's no jobs. and you know, income and equality is through the roof, and we're back like the gilded age in the u.s. >> for presidential candidates looking for someone to blame, enter big, bad china. china, boosting exports. china stealing american jobs. >> the president has a regular opportunity to label them as a currency manipulator but refuses to do so. on day one, i will label china a currency manipulator. >> both g
united states of america. and i came to china in search of gainful employment. i was unemployed and then severely underemployed and then i left. >> and this is where he ended up. this university in beijing where he now teached chinese students about the country he's left behind. 25-year-old jonathan levine had a master's degree and a dead end job. good-bye, america. hello, china. the new land of opportunity. >> look at this. how hard is it to get used to this? >> a long march....
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across the united states. the only time i've ever had a break is when i was on maternity leave. i have retired from doing this one thing that i loved. now, i'm going to be able to have the time to explore something different. it's like another chapter. ...and we inspected his brakes for free. -free is good. -free is very good. [ male announcer ] now get 50% off brake pads and shoes at meineke. >>> well, the supreme court back in session today and will consider some of the most controversial issues of our time. you have affirmative action, same sex marriage, abortion rights. one item, the highest court will not be considering, those thorough body pat-downs and the use of full body scanners at the u.s. airports. michigan blogger complained that the tsa screening techniques violate the fourth amendment, which protects us from illegal searches. but the supreme court gave the blogger's complaint a pass. >>> the nine justices who sit on the u.s. supreme court have the final say on what is legal in this country. item
across the united states. the only time i've ever had a break is when i was on maternity leave. i have retired from doing this one thing that i loved. now, i'm going to be able to have the time to explore something different. it's like another chapter. ...and we inspected his brakes for free. -free is good. -free is very good. [ male announcer ] now get 50% off brake pads and shoes at meineke. >>> well, the supreme court back in session today and will consider some of the most...
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they're the fourth largest exporter of oil to the united states. one of the top oil producing countries in the world but more than 35% of the population lives below the poverty line. as paula mentioned, economists are worried they could go off the cliff here. she mentioned default in a couple of months. listen to what some economists are saying. >> they have already reached point where the current situation can't continue, a continuation of the current policy framework could culminate in a crisis effectively. >> right now, at least, we need the oil when you hear the precarious situation that is their economy, should we be worried? >> i find the situation very ironic. we, the united states, get about 8% to 9% of the oil from venezuela, a socialist country. venezuela, a socialist country, sells 40% of its oil to the united states and if you add the caribbean to the mix, it is about 75% of the oil, so venezuela cannot afford to sever relations with either the united states or the caribbean because, what are they going to do? are they going to ship owl
they're the fourth largest exporter of oil to the united states. one of the top oil producing countries in the world but more than 35% of the population lives below the poverty line. as paula mentioned, economists are worried they could go off the cliff here. she mentioned default in a couple of months. listen to what some economists are saying. >> they have already reached point where the current situation can't continue, a continuation of the current policy framework could culminate in...
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he's referring to himself and perhaps the president of the united states. and as joe pointed out to you, these things don't necessarily rise to that level. the state department may not know, but they may not know. but just set that aside, and take a look at this in the larger political context. right now this is a distraction for the white house that doesn't want to be answering questions about what did you know and when did you know it, and also get in an internal administration disagreement, say, between the state department, the white house saying the state department knew, then you have to ask questions about the judgment of the state department, why did they turn down the security requests, one explanation given to the committee was that they turned it down because they wanted to train the libyans to do this themselves. so you get embroiled in a whole discussion that allows mitt romney to say, you know what, they're not really in charge the way they should be in charge. they're not leading the way they should lead, which is part of his whole re-electio
he's referring to himself and perhaps the president of the united states. and as joe pointed out to you, these things don't necessarily rise to that level. the state department may not know, but they may not know. but just set that aside, and take a look at this in the larger political context. right now this is a distraction for the white house that doesn't want to be answering questions about what did you know and when did you know it, and also get in an internal administration disagreement,...
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and fundamentally, president of the united states, first tenet president of the united states govern under strict adherence to the u.s. constitution. >> okay. we have two minutes left. mr. johnson, do you believe the two-party system is broken? part of the reason we're doing this is both of you are not allowed to debate. there are no debates between you two. you're not included. do you think the two-party system is broken? how would you fix it? >> it's broken. obama and romney arguing over who's going to spend more money on medicare when medicare has to be cut. it's a benefit that we pay $30 into and get $100 benefit. by extension, we pay $30,000 into a benefit that we receive $100,000 benefit. it's absolutely not sustainable. sticking our heads in the sand on this and so many other issues, look, by extension, is the easter bunny, santa claus, the tooth fairy coming? i got news -- they're not coming. we got big issues, but we have to address them. neither party's addressing them, they're broken. >> miss stein, same question. i'll put it a different way. do you think that there's a mo
and fundamentally, president of the united states, first tenet president of the united states govern under strict adherence to the u.s. constitution. >> okay. we have two minutes left. mr. johnson, do you believe the two-party system is broken? part of the reason we're doing this is both of you are not allowed to debate. there are no debates between you two. you're not included. do you think the two-party system is broken? how would you fix it? >> it's broken. obama and romney...
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there are so many states in the united states that simply were not affected. and if you were to postpone for one state or two states, you would have what would be called an equal protection challenge and you could go to court and fight it. so, what's much more likely to happen, carol, is that the places that have problems -- we're talking about counties and specific precincts that have determined they have a problem. they'll do something to fix it, whether they'll move the polling place or there are some states that even have laws or rules where you can, you know, incrementally move the date or time, something along those lines. there are a lot of different options they can do. they'll try to determine where they have a specific problem precinct by precinct and address that, carol. >> okay. here is the question for you. do states traditionally have paper billialballots available power goes down? >> state by state or county. massachusetts and connecticut, for example, they still use the old paper ballots that you punch and can be scanned optically. the state of
there are so many states in the united states that simply were not affected. and if you were to postpone for one state or two states, you would have what would be called an equal protection challenge and you could go to court and fight it. so, what's much more likely to happen, carol, is that the places that have problems -- we're talking about counties and specific precincts that have determined they have a problem. they'll do something to fix it, whether they'll move the polling place or...
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these aren't just representatives of the united states, they're my representatives. i send them there, often times in harm's way. i know these folks and i know their families. so nobody's more concerned about their safety and security than i am. >> okay. here's my question for you, wolf. we did not get the answer to that question. we did not get a challenge from the governor as to why the president did not answer that question and instead the entire dialogue last night and today has been all about when the attack, the murders, let's just say them as they are, the murders were labeled a terrorist attack. what's more important to me as a voter, when the label came out as to when this was a terrorist attack or how bewe're going to make sure our men and women are safe? >> i think that's critically important. mitt romney missed a huge, huge opportunity when the president in terms of state department security personnel. they wanted to beef up security at the u.s. consulate in benghazi. why was it not beefed up? that was pair phrasing the specific question. the president di
these aren't just representatives of the united states, they're my representatives. i send them there, often times in harm's way. i know these folks and i know their families. so nobody's more concerned about their safety and security than i am. >> okay. here's my question for you, wolf. we did not get the answer to that question. we did not get a challenge from the governor as to why the president did not answer that question and instead the entire dialogue last night and today has been...
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and today, a regional security officer testified the assault was something the united states had never seen before at a diplomatic outpost. >> i had not seen an attack of such ferocity and intensity previously in libya. nor in my time with the diplomatic security service. i'm concerned that this attack signals a new security reality, just as the 1983 beirut marine barracks bombings did for the marines, the 1998 east africa embassy bombings did for the state department, and 9/11 did for our entire country. however, we must remember that it is critical that we balance our risk mitigation efforts with the needs of our diplomats to do their jobs. the answer cannot be to operate from a bunker. >> also, it revealed in this hearing still under way on the hill how officials in benghazi asked for more security at the consulate, but were denied. the committee member who just returned from libya this past weekend says there were plenty of signs the risk in benghazi was growing. he is congressman jason chaffetz. he spoke two of attacks before that day before september 11th. >> it was a test by ter
and today, a regional security officer testified the assault was something the united states had never seen before at a diplomatic outpost. >> i had not seen an attack of such ferocity and intensity previously in libya. nor in my time with the diplomatic security service. i'm concerned that this attack signals a new security reality, just as the 1983 beirut marine barracks bombings did for the marines, the 1998 east africa embassy bombings did for the state department, and 9/11 did for...
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chuck yeager, united states air force. it was on this day, october 14th, 1947, that chuck yeager achieveds what arguably, the most important aviation milestone period. he flew an airplane so fast it broke the sound barrier. he was the first human being to go that fast. today in the skies over las vegas, chuck yeager did it again riding back seat in an air force fighting jet. general jagr is now 89 years old and we're privileged to speak with him from his home in lfgs. general jagr, happy anniversary on your hockey achievement. were you at the controls today when you broke the sound barrier again? general yjagr is not there we'l be back after this break. here, watch this. she nails almost every move. our old camera could never do this. she's so good at ballet. i think she's the best in the class. where is she by the way? in time out. oh. and that one! [ male announcer ] take a photo straight from video and never miss a moment. the htc one x from at&t now $99.99. at&t. rethink possible. on gasoline. i am probably going to th
chuck yeager, united states air force. it was on this day, october 14th, 1947, that chuck yeager achieveds what arguably, the most important aviation milestone period. he flew an airplane so fast it broke the sound barrier. he was the first human being to go that fast. today in the skies over las vegas, chuck yeager did it again riding back seat in an air force fighting jet. general jagr is now 89 years old and we're privileged to speak with him from his home in lfgs. general jagr, happy...
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right now, in the congress of the united states, senate and house, nobody talks to each other. so a little humor could help out down there. >> so you're lightening certainly up this comedy club in pennsylvania. as the former senate judiciary chair, let me remind everyone, i watched the show online and if i may, sir, some of the material is fairly risque. are you running the jokes past your wife? >> well, all of the risque stories i told were approved at home by my wife joan. >> and arlen specter's wife of 59 years joan survives. >>> also this, president obama ordered flag flies at half-staff tomorrow on all government buildings to honor senator arlen specter. >>> the ones getting the most lethal aid in syria reportedly are exactly the ones the u.s. doesn't want to have it. why? that's next. here to here. this bigger screen goes from here to here. now that's either a) an amazing coincidence .. or b) a dazzling display of common sense. pretty sure it's the common sense thing. anncr: every president inherits few have faced so many. four years later... our enemies have been brought
right now, in the congress of the united states, senate and house, nobody talks to each other. so a little humor could help out down there. >> so you're lightening certainly up this comedy club in pennsylvania. as the former senate judiciary chair, let me remind everyone, i watched the show online and if i may, sir, some of the material is fairly risque. are you running the jokes past your wife? >> well, all of the risque stories i told were approved at home by my wife joan....
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where is the president of the united states? well, he's on a big battleground state blitz. we'll take you there next. while a body in motion tends to stay in motion. staying active can actually ease arthritis symptoms. but if you have arthritis, staying active can be difficult. prescription celebrex can help relieve arthritis pain so your body can stay in motion. because just one 200mg celebrex a day can provide 24 hour relief for many with arthritis pain and inflammation. plus, in clinical studies, celebrex is proven to improve daily physical function so moving is easier. celebrex can be taken with or without food. and it's not a narcotic. you and your doctor should balance the benefits with the risks. all prescription nsaids, like celebrex, ibuprofen, naproxen, and meloxicam have the same cardiovascular warning. they all may increase the chance of heart attack or stroke, which can lead to death. this chance increases if you have heart disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure or when nsaids are taken for long periods. nsaids, including celebrex, increase the cha
where is the president of the united states? well, he's on a big battleground state blitz. we'll take you there next. while a body in motion tends to stay in motion. staying active can actually ease arthritis symptoms. but if you have arthritis, staying active can be difficult. prescription celebrex can help relieve arthritis pain so your body can stay in motion. because just one 200mg celebrex a day can provide 24 hour relief for many with arthritis pain and inflammation. plus, in clinical...
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is it headed to the united states? >> yes. yes. yes. i'm afraid. a couple of days ago we had all of our computer models running. the hurricane center does. ten of them turning the storm out into the ocean. one model turning it back up toward new york city. we went, wow. 10-1. let's probably think the ten is right. not. it just hasn't been how it happened. all these other molgzs are turning the storm become to the us. anywhere from canada to washington d.c. not just new york city. this thing could make landfall. we wouldn't want any type of a landfall at 70 or 80 miles per hour. anywhere from d.c. to massachusetts. it's not the perfect storm. it doesn't work that way. it's not going to turn into a nor'easter, per se. as a hurricane moves on shore, especially here in the northeast, with cold air being dragged into it from canada, it could turn into a snowstorm as well. at least on the back side. we are beginning to see the eye again. the eye went away as it crossed over cuba. i saw 118-mile-per-hour wind gusts right there as it moved over the south c
is it headed to the united states? >> yes. yes. yes. i'm afraid. a couple of days ago we had all of our computer models running. the hurricane center does. ten of them turning the storm out into the ocean. one model turning it back up toward new york city. we went, wow. 10-1. let's probably think the ten is right. not. it just hasn't been how it happened. all these other molgzs are turning the storm become to the us. anywhere from canada to washington d.c. not just new york city. this...
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as one of the most highly rated cancer non-profits in the united states, we want to make sure people know the funds they contribute go to serve people and families who are struggling with the financial or emotional or practical challenges that always accompany cancer. >> would you be open at all to giving people their money back, anyone who wants it? i'm sure most people would not want their money back. they would probably think it's going to a good cause. even he said, i'm speaking for myself. would the foundation be open to doing that or is that out of the question? >> i tell you, what i heard loud and clear from mr. birdsong was that he felt the sense of disappointment. and i would just want to reassure mr. birdsong and anyone who's donated to livestrong that they weren't supporting one person. they weren't supporting an athlete or a celebrity. they were supporting millions of people throughout the united states who are struggling with cancer. and that is exactly what their funds were used to support. >> so i take that as a "no". >> well, certainly we want to hear from our donors
as one of the most highly rated cancer non-profits in the united states, we want to make sure people know the funds they contribute go to serve people and families who are struggling with the financial or emotional or practical challenges that always accompany cancer. >> would you be open at all to giving people their money back, anyone who wants it? i'm sure most people would not want their money back. they would probably think it's going to a good cause. even he said, i'm speaking for...
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you know how much it costs to buy a seat in the united states senate? $30 million. so when you pay $30 million for a seat, you like to sit in it. >> specter, the former prosecutor, studied his comedy performances with a critical eye taking careful notes on which punch lines worked and which fell flat. >> clearly tuned in to the audience because you were pausing. >> there's a cadence to it. and the audience gets into the cadence. when you pause, they laugh -- if you pause they laugh again. sometimes they laugh automatically. >> reporter: in the end between his long senate career and his short but determined effort at stand-up comedy, and his multiple battles with life-threatening illness, arlen specter demonstrated a few things about power, the power of sitting down, the power of standing up and the power of never giving in. michael shoulder, cnn. >> long time pennsylvania senator arlen specter
you know how much it costs to buy a seat in the united states senate? $30 million. so when you pay $30 million for a seat, you like to sit in it. >> specter, the former prosecutor, studied his comedy performances with a critical eye taking careful notes on which punch lines worked and which fell flat. >> clearly tuned in to the audience because you were pausing. >> there's a cadence to it. and the audience gets into the cadence. when you pause, they laugh -- if you pause they...
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in fact, the united states gets almost 9% of their gas, their oil every year. it has the largest proven reserves in the world. they want a piece of that action and for too many years they believe they haven't except many say under hugo chavez for whatever his other faults is. that's the baggage he has. he's very defensive about it saying, look, i am not going to be making a sharp right-hand turn in this country. i'm a centrist. i will share the wealth and keep in the motion programs. mr. chavez's social programs that are so popular he. energetic guy. he's been up and down one side of this country and down the next house to house and the numbers that he's been accumulating at rallies really impressive numbers throughout the country, even right here in caracas which is normally hugo chavez stronghold. >> obvious question, when are we going to know? >> gosh, i wish i could tell you, don. what's going on right now, the polls were supposed to close a few minutes ago. they've not closed because there are people still in line. the electoral commission, we're waiting t
in fact, the united states gets almost 9% of their gas, their oil every year. it has the largest proven reserves in the world. they want a piece of that action and for too many years they believe they haven't except many say under hugo chavez for whatever his other faults is. that's the baggage he has. he's very defensive about it saying, look, i am not going to be making a sharp right-hand turn in this country. i'm a centrist. i will share the wealth and keep in the motion programs. mr....
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the staggering prison pap litigation in the united states. it as conversation that too often only focusth on the person that is locked up and not those who are left behind. rarely does it focus on the children. 2.7 million of them who have parents behind bars. the film "middle of nowhere" tackles the issue head-on, receiving much acclaim at the sundance film festival. the film easily award-winning director anna durene joins me now. serious topic but i love saying your last name. the film concentrates on men in prison and the women who wait for them. why do you decide to focus on women instead of the alarming number of men in prison? >> well, i'm really focusing on the families of the incarcerated. the people who love folks that are behind bars. when you think about the 2.2 million people who are locked up in this country, then you mutt fly that by the mothers and sisters and wives and daughters and children, you know, you're talking about multiples of millions. so this is a secret society that's not really talked about. we're not looking at s
the staggering prison pap litigation in the united states. it as conversation that too often only focusth on the person that is locked up and not those who are left behind. rarely does it focus on the children. 2.7 million of them who have parents behind bars. the film "middle of nowhere" tackles the issue head-on, receiving much acclaim at the sundance film festival. the film easily award-winning director anna durene joins me now. serious topic but i love saying your last name. the...
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i'm not frprepared to have my 29-year record in the united states senate decided by the pennsylvania republican primary electorate. >> reporter: that was because the republican pennsylvania primary electorate was really angry at him. specter was one of the last remaining moderates in his party. and he wore that on his sleeve unabashedly. he was very proud of that. he was a republican for abortion rights and enjoyed working across the aisle with democrats. he was very open about the fact that he brought home millions and millions of dollars in federal government spending to his home state of pennsylvania for cancer research and other projects in pennsylvania. to the end, he just did not apologize for that. >> and the response has been just overwhelming online and people writing in to cnn talking about him. and you talked about what a moderate he is. looking back, people will say he worked on both sides of the aisle. that angered people on both sides of the aisle. he was not apologetic about it. and even with don't ask, don't tell people were upset with him. we need more like him in wa
i'm not frprepared to have my 29-year record in the united states senate decided by the pennsylvania republican primary electorate. >> reporter: that was because the republican pennsylvania primary electorate was really angry at him. specter was one of the last remaining moderates in his party. and he wore that on his sleeve unabashedly. he was very proud of that. he was a republican for abortion rights and enjoyed working across the aisle with democrats. he was very open about the fact...
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possible, possible talks between the united states and iran after the election. one on one talks about iran's nuclear program and that would be a major shift in washington's policy toward tehran. keep in mind, though, the obama administration and iran both denight the talks have been agreed to. jim acosta, to you, he's at the scene for us of tonight's big debate, our coverage by the way begins tonight at 7:00 eastern. curious timing here, the story about potential talks between the u.s. and iran. i'm guessing that could take center stage tonight. >> reporter: i think that's right, brooke. you know, we tried to ask mitt romney that question yesterday when his staff came out for a football game with the reporters who cover his campaign. one of the report tleers tried ask mitt romney about the story in "the new york times" as to whether or not he would support the face to face talks between the united states and iran. he didn't really answer the question. he wanted to focus on football during that afternoon. and so i think it will come up tonight. i think you're als
possible, possible talks between the united states and iran after the election. one on one talks about iran's nuclear program and that would be a major shift in washington's policy toward tehran. keep in mind, though, the obama administration and iran both denight the talks have been agreed to. jim acosta, to you, he's at the scene for us of tonight's big debate, our coverage by the way begins tonight at 7:00 eastern. curious timing here, the story about potential talks between the u.s. and...